Elements students took part in their first SciFest in February, displaying their scientific projects to external judges, staff and fellow students.
The SciFest fair is a highlight of the year for many students as they get to choose a area of scientific investigation that interests them, complete their study and finally present their findings. You’ll see from the list of projects below the rich variety of subject areas that the boys have chosen to study.
SciFest is a wonderful way for the boys to put their learning into action – igniting their love of STEM. The winners of Clongowes SciFest go on to compete at DCU. Jack Shannon OC, was crowned National Champion last year and went on to represent Ireland at ISEF, winning first place in his category.
Ms Nolan, Elements Academic Year Head and teacher of science and biology has spearheaded the SciFest for STEM at Clongowes and is supported by Sheila Porter, SciFest CEO and her team.
Congratulations to this year’s SciFest Winners!
| Prize | Student | Project Title |
| Overall Winner | Doire Murphy | Ocean Acidification. |
| Students’ Choice – Captain’s Prize | Conor Landy | The Effect Of Stimulants On Grass Growth. |
| Overall Runner Up | Russell Kehoe | Gym Buddies. |
| Eirgrid Cleaner Climate Awards EirGrid Award | DJ Leonard | Building a better future; reducing CO2 emissions from the production of concrete. |
| Eirgrid Cleaner Climate Awards EirGrid Award |
JP Reynolds
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Hydrogen Harvest: Hydrogen production in various solutions. |
| Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Excellence in STEM Awards | Julian Clare | What is the dirtiest part of our school? |
| Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Excellence in STEM Awards | Enzo Martin Aramburo | The influence of car shape on aerodynamics. |
| Science Communication Awards | Aidan Farrell | Population within an ecosystem. |
| Science Communication Awards | Morgan Dunne | The Art of Bioluminescence. |
| Science Communication Awards | David Doyle | Investigating the dynamics of a rugby ball. |
| Commended | Cameron King | The Effect that Lack of Sleep has on Reaction Speed. |
| Commended | Luke Hyland | An Investigation into the Aerodynamics of a Rugby Ball. |
| Commended | TJ Linnane | The Effect of Liquids on Teeth. |
| Commended | Conor Wyse | Does the PSI of a rugby ball affect how far you can pass it? |
| Commended | Evan Cunningham-Horan | Steaming Hot: The Influence of Solute Solubility on the Boiling Point of Water. |
| Commended | Matthew Casley | Biohacking Sleep and Recovery. |
| Commended | Patrick Coman | Do video games affect the human brain? |
| Commended | Luke Byrne | What are the physiological and psychological impacts of sport? |
| Commended | Rob Lowe | Do cockapoos have a good sense of smell? |
| Commended | Conor Brady | Does ball quality affect distance and spin? |
